Affordable Gym in Bur Dubai
Since I transferred to another location in Dubai, I’ve been searching for cheap gyms in the area. I was doing my exercise rounds in an affordable gym in Karama for 150 AED/month and I was …
Betawi Cafe in Karama: Authentic Indonesian Food
If you’re looking for budget Indonesian food in Dubai, you might want to head out to Betawi Café which is located in Al Karama area. This is a quaint restaurant that serves traditional Indonesian cuisine …
OFW Interview with Pinay Flying High in Dubai
Hi everyone, our next Overseas Filipino Worker interview is with Noemi, a travel representative and blogger in Dubai. She came to the UAE to become independent and she has been living independently for 7 years …
Mercato Shopping Mall
There are many malls in Dubai, each with its own unique style and attractions. One of these is Mercato, an Italian-inspired shopping destination located on Jumeirah Beach Road. ALSO READ: List of Shopping Malls in Sharjah …
Badminton Fridays in Al Wasl Area
I’m on vacation and because of this, I’m free on Fridays where a friend invited me to join their badminton sessions. The gym is located in Al Wasl area and the nearest station is Business …
“Happy” Video of Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan
Pinoys are known to get up and smile amidst tragedy, that’s just our Filipino spirit. Here’s a positive video of Pinoys recovering from tropical cyclone Yolanda. Quentin Musset, a YouTube user, uploaded a video of …
Vacation Leave after a Year of Work
I can’t believe it’s already been a year since I came to Dubai. Time has flown faster than ever especially now that I’m on vacation leave! I’m happy that somehow, I survived the first year …
OFW Interview: Mall Sales Representative
We are introducing a new feature in our Dubai OFW community by interviewing Overseas Pinoy Workers in the Emirates. We want to reach to more Filipinos who want to learn more about about working and living …
QA/QC Engineer (Male Filipino)
A job position for QA/QC MALE FILIPINO ENGINEER is needed and the company is looking for those who have experience in MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) and has worked as engineer for a minimum of …
Value-Added Tax (VAT) Introduced in UAE
Starting January 1, 2018, business owners and landlords in the UAE will be required to pay a value-added tax (VAT) of five percent. The announcement was made by the country’s Federal National Council (FNC) recently. …